Financial Intelligence Analyst

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you. Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires. As a Financial Crimes Investigator, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding the bank and its customers from fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes. You’ll conduct investigations, analyze data, and provide expert recommendations that help ensure compliance and strengthen our risk management framework. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your investigative skills while contributing to a team that protects the integrity of our organization. Key Accountabilities Conduct investigations into potential suspicious activity using internal systems and data analytics. Document findings in a centralized case management system and prepare detailed narratives to support your conclusions. Determine when filing a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) is appropriate and ensure timely, accurate submissions. Exercise sound judgment in identifying and escalating high-risk activity or accounts. Provide guidance and expertise to business partners on potential financial crime risks and appropriate actions. Serve as a subject matter expert on high-risk products, customer types, and regulatory obligations including OFAC, the USA PATRIOT Act, and internal fraud. Evaluate and recommend improvements to monitoring systems, rules, and methodologies to strengthen fraud and AML detection. Support team leadership with process improvement, coaching, and quality review of investigative work. Education & Experience Required Associate’s degree in Risk, Compliance, Audit, Business, or Law Enforcement, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2+ years of experience in risk, security, banking, compliance, or audit. Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or ability to obtain within 2 years. Preferred 3+ years of experience in risk, security, banking, compliance, or audit. Supervisory experience. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Why You’ll Love Working Here At Associated Bank, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive environment where you can develop your expertise, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact in protecting our customers and communities. Apply today to make an impact with one of the Midwest’s most trusted financial institutions. In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans. Paid time off to volunteer in your community. Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups. Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more. Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits. Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. Compliance Statement Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR. Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline. Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact [email protected] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process. Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish. Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant. The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role. $63,490.00 - $108,840.00 per year At Associated Bank, our purpose is to uplift our customers, community and colleagues to be financially stronger. We do this through our relentless focus on people, with a winning spirit, by listening before we act and with a commitment to achieve together. What does it mean to be #RootedHere? For us, it means having a career that grows with you. We think you'll like the opportunities available at Associated Bank. 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